Joe Ragona was hired as the principal of John Glenn Elementary in Donahue, IA in August of 1970. He moved to North Scott from Wilton Junction, Iowa with his wife Peggy and their two year old daughter Kristin. He was hired by Superintendent Melvin Heiler and was told that the most important part of his job was to help the small towns of Maysville, Dixon and Donahue feel like they were part of the North Scott Community School District. Joe grew up in Centerville, Iowa which was eight miles from...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School, Education, Schools, School principals, Teachers,...
The program for the dedication of the four new North Scott elementary schools including Virgil Grissom Elementary in Princeton, Alan Shepard Elementary in Long Grove, John Glenn Elementary in Donahue, and Ed White Elementary in Eldridge. The program was held on November 7, 1967 in the North Scott Junior-Senior High School Gym. In addition to the program of speakers, it lists the cost of each of the new buildings, the list of major contractors and architects, the elementary administrative...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, Building dedications, Mohr, Ned O., Copley, Robert...
A timeline history of Ed White Elementary in Eldridge, IA that includes photos of when the school first opened in 1967, important events, school additions and changes, a list of principals that worked there, and the program for the dedication of the four new North Scott Elementary schools held on November 7, 1967.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, School principals, Building dedications, Hurley,...
A portrait of Elmer and Ruth Hamann. They were farmers in the Eldridge area for 36 years. Elmer Hamann was elected to the newly formed North Scott Community School District school board in 1956. He served from 1956 to 1959. He was involved in the process of building a new Jr.-Sr. high school in Eldridge along with the beginning stages of planning for where to build a new elementary building to replace all the rural schools currently being used for elementary students. Ruth was a 4-H leader and...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, School board members, One-room schools, Rural...
A picture of Carol Hamann Albrecht's class at the Sheridan No. 9 one-room school as they were sitting outside eating lunch from the lunch pails on their laps. Sheridan No. 9 was located on Wisconsin Ave. Carol walked or rode her bike to school from her parent's nearby farm. There were usually around 12 kindergarten through 8th grade students attending the school. Carol attended this school for grades K-8, then attended J.B. Young in Davenport for 9th grade, and graduated from Davenport High...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Blanche, Alberta...
A picture of Carol Hamann Albrecht's class at the Sheridan No. 9 one-room school as they were standing in front of the chalkboard. Sheridan No. 9 was located on Wisconsin Ave. Carol walked or rode her bike to school from her parent's nearby farm. There were usually around 12 kindergarten through 8th grade students attending the school. The 18 year old teacher sitting at the desk is Alberta Meyer Blanche. From left to right, the students are Carol Hamman, Donovan Blake, unknown, unknown, JoAnn...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers, Blanche,...
A booklet about the history of Sheridan No. 6, also known as Lone Tree School. It was located south of Eldridge on Lincoln Road and east of 1st St. The booklet includes a timeline of events starting with 1870, budgets and building costs, process of consolidation, 75th Anniversary celebration in 1957, reminicses of former students, lists of directors, school board members and teachers throughout the years. Bonnie Meinert Osterberg attended this school from Kindergarten through 7th grade. Then...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, School board...
A scrapbook with photos and documents collected by Sue Ewoldt Braack from her senior year of high school. She was a member of North Scott Jr.-Sr. High School's first graduating class of 1959. She attended Eldridge Independent School for K-8, a Davenport Jr. High for 9th grade and Davenport High School for 10th and 11th grades, then attended the brand new high school in Eldridge for 12th grade. Included in her scrapbook are items about theater, speech, band, football, basketball, prom,...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, Scrapbooks
A scrapbook with photos and documents from the 14 years that Pat DeLuca served as superintendent of North Scott from 1987 to 2001. It includes photos of the administrative office Homecoming floats, photos of office staff during other special events, newsletters, etc.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, School superintendents, Homecomings, Scrapbooks,...
Five posters of the North Scott Community School District administrators, one for each year from 1997 to 2001. The administrators are dressed to fit a different theme for each year. Pat DeLuca is the superintendent on each of these posters. He served as superintendent of North Scott for 14 years, from 1987 to 2001.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, School principals, School superintendents, DeLuca,...
The contract for Lucille Blondell Green's substitute teaching job at Lincoln No. 4, a rural school located east of Eldridge. Mrs. Green was the substitute teacher for this school from September through November of the 1955-56 school year. She was paid $300.00 per month. Mrs. Green attended Lincoln No. 4 herself as a student, along with her future husband, Gene Green. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1947 where she completed the normal training to be a teacher. She then taught full...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers, Green,...
Lucille Blondell Green is standing with her Lincoln No. 4 students. Mrs. Green was the substitute teacher for this school, a rural school located east of Eldridge, from September through November of the 1955-56 school year. Mrs. Green attended Lincoln No. 4 herself as a student, along with her future husband, Gene Green. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1947 where she completed the normal training to be a teacher. She then taught full time for the 1947-48 and 1948-49 school years,...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers, Green,...
Scrapbook page of Ruth Holland Vollbeer documenting the class she taught at Winfield No. 3 rural school which was located in the northwest corner of Winfield Township in Scott County, Iowa. Included are student pictures with the names and grades of each student listed under each photo and a photo of the school house.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers,...
Scrapbook page of Ruth Holland Vollbeer documenting the class she taught at Sheridan No. 9 rural school which was located in the southwest corner of Sheridan Township in Scott County, Iowa. Included are student pictures with the names and grades of each student listed under each photo.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers,...
Scrapbook page of Ruth Holland Vollbeer documenting the class she taught at Sheridan No. 3 rural school which was located in the northwest corner of Sheridan Township in Scott County, Iowa. Included are student pictures with the names and grades of each student listed under each photo.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers,...
Scrapbook of Ruth Holland Vollbeer documenting her teaching career. There are photos of her classes that she taught as their full time teacher or as their substitute. She taught at Lincoln No. 1, Sheridan No. 7 in Mt. Joy, Eldridge School, and Davenport No. 2 at Utica Ridge, and in later years she was a substitute for North Scott and Pleasant Valley districts. Class pictures included in the scrapbook are from Sheridan No. 7, Winfield No. 3, Sheridan No. 9, and Sheridan No. 3.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Teachers,...
Pictures of rural schools and students from the North Scott area during the 1940's and 50's. Schools included are the Eldridge School, which was located at what is now Centennial Park, Allen's Grove #2, located west of Donahue, a school built of stone, possibly the Stone School, located northwest of LeClaire, District No. 11, District No. 7, located in Mt. Joy, and Utica Ridge School, Davenport No. 2, located at the corner of 53rd St. and Utica Ridge. Also included are pictures of students with...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Plambeck, Joyce,...
Pictures of students who attended the rural school in Mt. Joy, taken by their teacher. Ruth Holland Vollbeer was the teacher at the Mt. Joy School, also known as Seridan No. 7 from 1940 to 1946. During this time she lived in the Freund's home next door. Mr. Freund was the school director, and it was common practice for the teacher to room at the home of the director. Ruth also taught at the Lincoln No. 1, also known as the Barr School, Sheridan No. 7, Eldridge School, also known as the Alamo,...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, Schools, One-room schools, Rural schools, Vollbeer, Ruth...
Pat DeLuca was hired as the fifth Superintendent of North Scott Community School District on June 24, 1987. He and his wife, Mary Ann, and their four children, Stacia, Sara, Rachel and Joseph, came to Eldridge from the School District of Waukesha, in Waukesha, WI where he held the position of Assistant Superintendent. Pat was born in Chicago, IL and was inspired to become a teacher by several outstanding teachers that he had as a student. He earned a BS degree in Education and worked as a...
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School superintendents, Education, Schools, DeLuca, Pat,...
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, Janice Uitenbroek. She served on the school board from 1989 to 1998 and from 2000 to 2004.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Uitenbroek, Janice
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, Alan Mohr. He served on the school board from 1987 to 1997.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Mohr, Alan
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, Art Matje. He served on the school board from 1987 to 1993.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Matje, Art
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, Rex Masterson. He served on the school board from 1982 to 2009.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Masterson, Rex
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, JoAnne Hammes. She served on the school board from 1987 to 1999.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Hammes, JoAnne
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, Bob Golinghorst. He served on the school board from 1989 to 1998.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Golinghorst, Bob
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board member, Jack Darland. He served on the school board from 1987 to 1993.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Darland, Jack
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board members for the school year 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Front row, left to right: Donn Wilmott, Joni Dittmer, Nick Hansel. Back row: Reid Blanche, Glen Keppy, John Maxwell, Paul Dierickx.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Dierickx, Paul,...
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board members for the school year 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Front row, left to right: Elizabeth Bosworth, Joe Slater, Joni Dittmer. Back row: Dennis Albertson, John Maxwell, Paul Dierickx, Mark Kruse.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Dierickx, Paul,...
A portrait of the North Scott Community School District school board members for the school year 2010-2011. Front row, left to right: Krista Long, Elizabeth Bosworth, Sue Cannon. Back row: Tim Lane, Joe Slater, Paul Dierickx, Mark Kruse.
Topics: North Scott Community School District, School boards, School board members, Dierickx, Paul, Long,...
Volume LX of the North Scott High School yearbook, published annually.
Topics: School yearbooks, North Scott High School -- Students -- Yearbooks, High School, Iowa, Eldridge...
Supplement to Volume LIX of the North Scott High School yearbook, published annually. Note: the physical supplement is inside the 2017 yearbook. The digital files were dealt with separately.
Topics: School yearbooks, North Scott High School -- Students -- Yearbooks, High School, Iowa, Eldridge...
Volume LIX of the North Scott High School yearbook, published annually.
Topics: School yearbooks, North Scott High School -- Students -- Yearbooks, High School, Iowa, Eldridge...
Karla Warnecke Burt was one of Albert and Billie Warnecke’s eight children that grew up in the apartment above the Walcott General Store, located at the northeast corner of Main and Lincoln streets in Walcott, IA. It became the family business when Karla’s grandfather, Karl Warnecke, who had been working in a store in Eldridge, came to work at the farmer-owned Walcott Cooperative in the winter of 1936-1937. In 1938 the farmers decided to sell, and Karl purchased the store. He re-named it...
Topics: General stores, Chiropractors, Warnecke, Karl, Warnecke, Albert Karl, Warnecke, Billie Yvonne,...
The North Scott Future Farmers of America scrapbook for 2010 through 2011. The scrapbook includes information and photos of programs and activities, awards, etc. According to the North Scott Agricultural Department and FFA website, the North Scott FFA began when vocational agricultural was dropped at Bettendorf High School in 1957. The first North Scott Agriculture Advisor was Keith Schmidt in 1958.
Topics: Farming, Agriculture, Student organizations, Clubs
The North Scott Future Farmers of America scrapbook for 2005 through 2010. The scrapbook includes information and photos of programs and activities, awards, etc. According to the North Scott Agricultural Department and FFA website, the North Scott FFA began when vocational agricultural was dropped at Bettendorf High School in 1957. The first North Scott Agriculture Advisor was Keith Schmidt in 1958.
Topics: Farming, Agriculture, Student organizations, Clubs
The North Scott Future Farmers of America scrapbook for 1999 through 2002. The scrapbook includes information and photos of programs and activities, awards, etc. According to the North Scott Agricultural Department and FFA website, the North Scott FFA began when vocational agricultural was dropped at Bettendorf High School in 1957. The first North Scott Agriculture Advisor was Keith Schmidt in 1958.
Topics: Farming, Agriculture, Student organizations, Clubs
The North Scott Future Farmers of America scrapbook for 1989 through 1990. The scrapbook includes information and photos of programs and activities, awards, etc. According to the North Scott Agricultural Department and FFA website, the North Scott FFA began when vocational agricultural was dropped at Bettendorf High School in 1957. The first North Scott Agriculture Advisor was Keith Schmidt in 1958.
Topics: Farming, Agriculture, Student organizations, Clubs
The "Statement of Condition" for the Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA for 1963. It lists the bank's assets, liablilities, board of directors and officers.
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Shaff, Herman D., Suiter, Glen H., Stout, William K., Brown, Ralph A., Kroeger,...
A group photo of students sitting with their hands crossed in front of the Stone School in Princeton. Visitors of Blackhawk Bank & Trust were given the opportunity to identify any of the students that they could. These names are found on the second page of this document.
Topics: Schools, School children, Fisher, Jack, Jones, Waldo Sr., Thompson, Kenneth, Frazier, Bernice,...
A scrapbook that includes articles and photos of the new LeClaire State Bank. The photos show the outside and inside features. Some of the photographs have a stamp on the back that says "Photography by R. K. Sunderbruch of Davenport, IA. Glen H. Suiter was the bank president when the new bank was built. Lois Suiter O'Malley, Glen's sister, did the interior decorating. She used the riverboat history of the area, that includes their grandfather, Zach Suiter, Sr., as her theme. The bank...
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Suiter, Glen H., O'Malley, Lois Suiter
The certificate from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation certifying that the deposits of each depositor in Farmers Savings Bank, Princeton, IA, are insured to the maximum amount provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Topics: Banks, Insurance certificates
The certificate from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation certifying that Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA is insured with maximum insurance of $15,000 for each depositor.
Topics: Banks, Insurance certificates
The certificate from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation certifying that Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA is insured with maximum insurance of $10,000 for each depositor.
Topics: Banks, Insurance certificates
The certificate from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation certifying that Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA and the LeClaire Office are insured with maximum insurance of $5,000 for each depositor.
Topics: Banks, Insurance certificates
A colored pencil drawing of the new Farmers Savings Bank of Princeton, IA. According to a December 4, 1985 article in the North Scott Press , in 1908, 45 farmers and businessmen of the Princeton community met in the hall of J.D. Dennis to organize a bank. On April 2, 1908, Farmers Savings Bank opened on River Drive. In 1985, a new bank was built across the street from the original one. Glen H. Suiter was president and chairman of the board at that time. The architect was Arthur C. Kuehn and...
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Suiter, Glen H., Kuehn, Arthur C., O'Malley, Lois Suiter
A framed pencil drawing of the new Farmers Savings Bank of Princeton, IA. According to a December 4, 1985 article in the North Scott Press , in 1908, 45 farmers and businessmen of the Princeton community met in the hall of J.D. Dennis to organize a bank. On April 2, 1908, Farmers Savings Bank opened on River Drive. In 1985, a new bank was built across the street. Glen H. Suiter was president and chairman of the board at that time. The architect was Arthur C. Kuehn and the interior design...
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Suiter, Glen, Kuehn, Arthur C., O'Malley, Lois Suiter
A framed portrait of J. D. Dennis who was a director and past president of Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA from 1908 to 1936. According to a December 4, 1985 article in the North Scott Press , in 1908, 45 farmers and businessmen of the Princeton community met in the hall of J.D. Dennis to organize a bank. They named it Farmers Savings Bank. In 1996, it joined with LeClaire State Bank to form Great River Bank & Trust. It is currently Blackhawk Bank & Trust. This portrait is...
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Dennis, J. D.
A framed portrait of Herman D. Shaff who was a director and past president of Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA from 1916 to 1972. According to a December 4, 1985 article in the North Scott Press , in 1908, 45 farmers and businessmen of the Princeton community met in the hall of J.D. Dennis to organize a bank. They named it Farmers Savings Bank. In 1996, it joined with LeClaire State Bank to form Great River Bank & Trust. It is currently Blackhawk Bank & Trust. This portrait is...
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Shaff, Herman D.
A framed portrait of J. H. Shaff who was a director and past president of Farmers Savings Bank in Princeton, IA from 1908 to 1912. According to a December 4, 1985 article in the North Scott Press , in 1908, 45 farmers and businessmen of the Princeton community met in the hall of J.D. Dennis to organize a bank. They named it the Farmers Savings Bank. In 1996, it joined with the LeClaire State Bank to form the Great River Bank & Trust. It is currently the Blackhawk Bank & Trust. This...
Topics: Banks, Bankers, Shaff, J. H.
The depot at Princeton, IA for the Davenport to Clinton interurban railway. This location was later the home of the Princeton Police Department. Street railways began in Iowa's largest cities after the Civil War. The railways usually began with horse- or mule-drawn cars, then used steam power and finally electrification, according to the book Transportation in Iowa, A Historical Summary by William H. Thompson. Besides providing transportation within the city, passengers could get on a train...
Topics: Railroads, Transportation
An interurban railway car on the tracks between Davenport and Clinton, IA. Street railways began in Iowa's largest cities after the Civil War. The railways usually began with horse- or mule-drawn cars, then used steam power and finally electrification, according to the book Transportation in Iowa, A Historical Summary by William H. Thompson. Besides providing transportation within the city, passengers could get on a train in Davenport and travel north to Clinton, starting in 1904. They would...
Topics: Railroads, Transportation
The interurban depot located at 217 Brady St. in Davenport, IA. The buildings in the background, at the time this display was created, are left to right, Mississippi Hotel on the corner, Gentry Shop, Java Hut, and Starting Line Restaurant. Street railways began in Iowa's largest cities after the Civil War. The railways usually begain with horse- or mule-drawn cars, then used steam power and finally electrification, according to the book Transportation in Iowa, A Historical Summary by William...
Topics: Railroads, Transportation, Streets
Stern wheeler Eclipse moving on the river with people standing on the front decks. The Eclipse was built in LeClaire, IA for Captain John Lancaster in 1882. She was first used as a rafter, then later entered into the packet trade between Davenport and Clinton but was not successful because a street car line had opened between the two cities. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts, Lancaster, John, Streckfus, John
Stern wheeler Eclipse pushing a raft of logs on the river. There are men standing on the logs and people on the deck. The Eclipse was built in LeClaire, IA for Captain John Lancaster in 1882. She was first used as a rafter, then later entered into the packet trade between Davenport and Clinton but was not successful because a street car line had opened between the two cities. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts, Lancaster, John, Streckfus, John
The LeClaire Boatyards, just upstream from the present day Buffalo Bill Museum. According to LeClaire, Iowa - A Mississippi River Town by Dorthothy Lage, the boatyard built and repaired steamboats from 1855-1900. During the peak years, it employed 100 men. Boats shown in the picture include the Sam Atlee, Eclipse, and Ten Broeck. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank &...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Boat & ship industry
LeClaire's famous Green Tree that was located near present day Buffalo Bill Museum. According to LeClaire, Iowa - A Mississippi River Town by Dorthothy Lage, this picture was taken in 1880 and the towboat docked by tree is the Jennie Gilchrist which was built in the LeClaire boatyards. The photo is included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Trees, Historic trees, Tugboats, Steamboats
A street scene of Cody Road, LeClaire, IA, looking north. There are horses and buggies parked along the street. This information and the photo is included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter. Date found in LeClaire, Iowa - A Mississippi River Town by Dorthothy Lage.
Topics: Streets, Horses
Stern wheeler North Star pushing a raft of logs on the river. There are men standing on the logs. She was built in Dubuque, IA in 1906 and was one of the last rafters. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts
Stern wheeler LeClaire Belle pushing a raft of logs on the river. It was built in 1873 in LeClaire, IA. Sam Van Sant thought it was one of his best boats. Captains of the boat at various times were I.H. "Windy" Short, George Rutherford, and Captain Walter Blair. The LeClaire Belle was dismantled at LeClaire in 1890. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust,...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts, Van Sant, Sam, Short, I.H. "Windy",...
Stern wheeler Lumberman and an unidentified tow boat towing a lumber raft past what is now Bettendorf, IA. She was built in Oshkosh, WI in 1866. In 1872, her owner, S. L. Nevens of LaCrosse, WI brought her down to McGregor, IA, with a doctor and family members, to help when the James Malbon exploded there. It is believed that her machinery was used to build the towboat Fritz in Jeffersonville, IN in 1894.See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts, Tugboats, Nevens S.L.
The J.S. Deluxe , passing through the lock at Lock and Dam 15 in Rock Island, IL. People are standing on the cement walls of the lock watching the boat go through. The J. S. Deluxe , a side wheel excursion boat, originally named Quincy , was built in Dubuque, IA in 1896. She was rebuilt by Streckfus Steamers, Inc. of St. Louis. She often traveled on the upper Mississippi River and the Ohio River, providing excursions at various cities along the way. Captain Verne Streckfus was master for the...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Side wheelers, Sightseers, Locks (Hydraulic engineering), Streckfus Verne
The J.S. Deluxe , with an excursion party, at the Davenport, IA levee. This side wheel excursion boat, originally named Quincy , was built in Dubuque, IA in 1896. She was rebuilt by Streckfus Steamers, Inc. of St. Louis. She often traveled on the upper Mississippi River and the Ohio River, providing excursions at various cities along the way. Captain Verne Streckfus was master for the Ohio River trips. The J.S. Deluxe was dismantled at St. Louis during the winter of 1938-39. See the next...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Side wheelers, Sightseers, Streckfus, Verne
The President heading downriver at Lock and Dam 18 near Gladstone, IL during the summer of 1940. The President , originally named the Cincinnati , was a side wheel packet built in Midland, PA and completed at Cincinnati in 1924. In 1934 she received an entirely new superstructure, was renamed the President and became an excursion boat at New Orleans. Later she traveled to other cities for excursions. Captain Verne Streckfus was the manager for many years. According to an article in the Quad...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Side wheelers, Sightseers, Locks (Hydraulic engineering), Streckfus, Verne,...
The President landing at the Rock Island, IL levee and a ticket for the President Riverboat Casino. The President, originally named the Cincinnati , was a side wheel packet built in Midland, PA and completed at Cincinnati in 1924. In 1934 she received an entirely new superstructure, was renamed the President and became an excursion boat at New Orleans. Later she traveled to other cities for excursions. Captain Verne Streckfus was the manager for many years. According to an article in...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Side wheelers, Sightseers, Streckfus, Verne, Connelly, John
The steamboat President being built on the hull of the Cincinnati at St. Louis, MO in 1933. She was a side wheel packet built in Midland, PA and completed at Cincinnati in 1924. In 1934 she received an entirely new superstructure, was renamed the President and became an excursion boat at New Orleans. Later she traveled to other cities for excursions. Captain Verne Streckfus was the manager for many years. According to an article in the Quad City Times by Bill Wundram, dated June 29, 2015, the...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Side wheelers, Sightseers, Streckfus, Verne, Connelly, John
The steamboat Cincinnati at that city circa 1927. She was a side wheel packet built in Midland, PA and completed at Cincinnati in 1924. In 1934 she received an entirely new superstructure and was renamed the President . See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Side wheelers
The Avalon sternwheel excursion boat on the Mississippi River passing Davenport, IA with many passengers on the upper decks. The Idlewild was built in Pittsburg, PA in 1914-15, and in 1948 she was renamed the Avalon . See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Sightseers, Gorsage, J. Herod
The Avalon sternwheel excursion boat along a shore with many passengers on the upper decks. The Idlewild was built in Pittsburg, PA in 1914-15, and in 1948 she was renamed the Avalon . See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Sightseers, Gorsage, J. Herod
The Idlewild next to a dock full of people lined up to get on the boat. The decks are already full of passengers. There are people swimming and paddling canoes near the boat. The Idlewild was built in Pittsburg, PA in 1914-15, and in 1948 she was renamed the Avalon . See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Sightseers, Gorsage, J. Herod
The Delta Queen traveling on the river in a more recent time. The Delta Queen and its sister boat, Delta King , were the most expensive river sternwheelers in existence at the time they were built, costing $875,000 each. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers
The Delta Queen docked along the Rock Island levee, with the Centennial Bridge in the background. Passengers are seen walking down the gangplank. The Delta Queen and its sister boat, Delta King , were the most expensive river sternwheelers in existence at the time they were built, costing $875,000 each. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers
The steamboat Delta Queen as it is under construction in Stockton, CA in 1926. The steel work was fabricated in Glasgow, Scotland, then sent by steamship to California. The Delta Queen and its sister boat, Delta King , were the most expensive river sternwheelers in existence at the time, costing $875,000 each. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers
The steamboat Gordon Greene with Davenport's downtown riverfront in the background. It was a packet-tourist boat that was built in Jeffersonville, IN in 1923 and sank in 1967. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Vize, John
The steamboat Golden Eagle which ran aground on Tower Island and sank in 1947. She was built in Jeffersonville, IN in 1904, and at the time that she sank, Herman Pott of St. Louis Shipbuilding and Steel Co. owned her. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers
The steamboat Golden Eagle going up river at the Crescent railroad bridge, just below Davenport, IA. She was built in Jeffersonville, IN in 1904 and sank at Tower Island in 1947. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers
An insurance policy for the ferry W. J. Quinlan from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and the H. H. Cleveland Agency. The name listed on the policy is Fred Kahlke D/B/A Kahlke Bros. Shipyard, for the amount of $2,000.00. The boat was owned by the Rock Island Davenport Ferry Company while it took passengers between Davenport and Rock Island. It was built in 1904 and went out of service in 1945. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are...
Topics: Insurance, Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Ferries
The dance floor of the ferry, W. J. Quinlan , where nightly dances were held on the upper deck. In the 1930's and 40's it was also a floating bingo parlor and slot machine palace. It was originally called the Davenport , but in the 1920's it was renamed W.J. Quinlan. It was owned by the Rock Island Davenport Ferry Company and took passengers between Davenport and Rock Island. It was built in 1904 and went out of service in 1945. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This...
Topics: Dance halls, Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Ferries
The stern wheel ferry, W. J. Quinlan , leaving the shore to cross the river. It was originally called the Davenport , but in the 1920s it was renamed W.J. Quinlan . It was owned by the Rock Island Davenport Ferry Company and took passengers between Davenport and Rock Island. It was built in 1904 and went out of service in 1945. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust,...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Ferries
Tickets from the Rock Island Davenport Ferry Company that provided the "quickest way" to get between Davenport and Rock Island. Originally the ferry, which was built in 1904, was called the Davenport , but in the 1920's it was renamed W.J. Quinlan . It went out of service in 1945. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display...
Topics: Tickets, Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Ferries
This stern wheel ferry named Davenport was built in Rock Island, IL in 1904 and ran between Davenport and Rock Island. The photo was taken at the foot of Main St. in Davenport, IA. Part of Dillon Fountain can be seen on the left. The ferry was later renamed W.J. Quinlan . See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Ferries
The Lone Star in winter quarters, Davenport harbor near Credit Island. According to the website of the Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, IA, the Lone Star was built in 1869 at Lyons, IA. It has been used to push logs down the river, as a towboat, and as a sand dredging boat. It was used as a working boat for 99 years. It has been dry docked in LeClaire since 1968. Now it is on display at the Buffalo Bill Museum and is the nation's single remaining wood hulled steamboat in the traditional...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats, Log rafts, Cody, Buffalo Bill
The Lone Star above the I-74 bridge heading to sand pit. According to the website of the Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, IA, the Lone Star was built in 1869 at Lyons, IA. It has been used to push logs down the river, as a towboat, and as a sand dredging boat. It was used as a working boat for 99 years. It has been dry docked in LeClaire since 1968. Now it is on display at the Buffalo Bill Museum and is the nation's single remaining wood hulled steamboat in the traditional "western...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats, Log rafts, Cody, Buffalo Bill
The ferry W. J. Quinlan , abandoned at Kahlke Boatyard in Rock Island, IL. The boat was owned by the Rock Island Davenport Ferry Company while it took passengers between Davenport and Rock Island. It was built in 1904 and was condemned as unsafe by the Coast Guard in 1945. It remained in drydock until it was destroyed by flames on April 8, 1967. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Ferries
Lone Star steamboat with a person standing in the doorway on the lower deck. According to the website of the Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, IA, the Lone Star was built in 1869 at Lyons, IA. It has been used to push logs down the river, as a towboat, and as a sand dredging boat. It was used as a working boat for 99 years. It has been dry docked in LeClaire since 1968. Now it is on display at the Buffalo Bill Museum and is the nation's single remaining wood hulled steamboat in the traditional...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats, Log rafts, Cody, Buffalo Bill
An entry from the shipyard ledger book showing construction of steamer Lone Star . According to the website of the Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, IA, the Lone Star was built in 1869 at Lyons, IA. It has been used to push logs down the river, as a towboat, and as a sand dredging boat. It was used as a working boat for 99 years. It has been dry docked in LeClaire since 1968. Now it is on display at the Buffalo Bill Museum and is the nation's single remaining wood hulled steamboat in the...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats, Log rafts, Cody, Buffalo Bill
Steamboat Lone Star , in harbor in what is now LeClaire Park in Davenport, IA, near the band shell. According to the website of the Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, IA, the Lone Star was built in 1869 at Lyons, IA. It has been used to push logs down the river, as a towboat, and as a sand dredging boat. It was used as a working boat for 99 years. It has been dry docked in LeClaire since 1968. Now it is on display at the Buffalo Bill Museum and is the nation's single remaining wood hulled steamboat...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats, Log rafts, Cody Buffalo, Bill
Steamboat Lone Star , along with many other boats, in winter quarters at Kahlke Boat Yard, Rock Island, IL. circa 1892. According to the website of the Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, IA, the Lone Star was built in 1869 at Lyons, IA. It has been used to push logs down the river, as a towboat, and as a sand dredging boat. It was used as a working boat for 99 years. It has been dry docked in LeClaire since 1968. Now it is on display at the Buffalo Bill Museum and is the nation's single remaining...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats, Log rafts, Cody, Buffalo Bill
The steamboat Jo Long docked along the shore with people on the first and second level, and the pilot standing in the pilot house at the top level. She was built in 1896 in Lyons, IA by D.M. Swain. Captain J.N. Long ran her in the Davenport-Clinton trade in competition with the Verne Swain . On August 8, 1896, there was an argument at the Diamond Jo warehouse, Davenport, in which agent James Osborn was stabbed and Captain Long was arrested and fined $300. Soon afterward the Jo Long was sold...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Suiter, Zach G., Swain, D.M., Streckfus, John, Knaach, William
The steamboat Verne Swain with many people on the middle and top front decks. Words under the picture say, "Str. Verne Swain, Zach G. Suiter, Master and Pilot 188?" This stern wheeler was built in 1886 in Stillwater, MN by D. M. Swain who then entered her in the Clinton-Davenport trade. In 1889 Captain John Streckfus bought her and continued using her there. At one time Zach Suiter was her master and pilot. By 1896, Captain William Knaach was master of the Verne Swain , when another...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Suiter, Zach G., Swain, D.M., Streckfus, John, Knaach, William
The steamboat LeClaire docked along the shore. This stern wheeler towboat was built in 1915 in Grafton, IL. It was owned by USE, Rock Island District. Ownership was transferred to U.S. Coast Guard in 1939 and she was renamed Cottonwood in 1942. See the next pages of this PDF for more information. This information and the photos are included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Tugboats
The presentation of the National Safety Council safety plaque by Major R.A. Wheeler, District Engineer, to Master John F. Suiter of the steamboat Ellen and his crew. The award was given for having earned the best safety record of all dredges and towboats in the Rock Island District for the 1934 season. From left to right: Major R.A. Wheeler, District Engineer, Master John F. Suiter, Captain George W. Laverty, George W. Kensinger, Jr., Karl Seeber, Alvern Kensinger, Alfred A. Drechsler, Benjamin...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Dredges, Tugboats, Suiter, John F., Wheeler, R.A., Laverty,...
The steamboat Ellen at Lock 15, Rock Island, IL. Ellen was built in LaCrosse, WI in 1907 and owned by Sawyer Austin Lumber Co. of LaCrosse. W. W. Cargill, of this company, used her part time as a rafter and for pleasure. Ellen was bought by USE, Rock Island, IL and during the 1930s, Captain John F. Suiter was her master. He raised his family in a home on River Drive in Princeton, IA. He was the grandson of Phil Suiter who came to LeClaire in 1835. Phil learned how to navigate the LeClaire...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts, Rivers, Suiter, John F., Suiter, Phil, Cargill, W....
The steamboat Ellen at the dedication of the Mark Twain Bridge in Hannibal, MO. Ellen was built in LaCrosse, WI in 1907 and owned by Sawyer Austin Lumber Co. of LaCrosse. W. W. Cargill, of this company, used her part time as a rafter and for pleasure. Ellen was bought by USE, Rock Island, IL and during the 1930s, Captain John F. Suiter was her master. He raised his family in a home on River Drive in Princeton, IA. He was the grandson of Phil Suiter who came to LeClaire in 1835. Phil learned...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Log rafts, Rivers, Suiter, John F., Suiter, Phil, Cargill, W....
The Belle of Princeton excursion boat on the Mississippi River with a group of people waving from the top deck. This sternwheeler was originally the Addie May . She was built in 1923 as a ferry boat and operated in Thebes, IL. In 1944 she was converted to an excursion boat. For 36 seasons she made sight-seeing trips from her landing four miles north of Hampton, IL. In 1982 John Vize purchased the Addie May , moved her to Princeton and re-named her the Belle of Princeton . Vize ran the boat...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Rivers, Sightseers, Vize, John, Bridges, John, Lawson, Chuck
The Addie May , being used as an excursion boat operating from Hamilton, IL. She was built in 1923 and first used as a ferry boat in Thebes, IL, then converted to an excursion boat in 1944. For 36 seasons she made sight-seeing trips from her landing four miles north of Hampton, IL. The man standing near the paddlewheel is steamboat author William "Steamboat Bill" Petersen. William J. Petersen was born in Dubuque in 1901. His father was the Dubuque agent for the Diamond Jo Steamer...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Rivers, Sightseers, Petersen, William J.
The ferry boat, Addie May , is rescuing horses from a livery stable in Thebes, IL, during the great flood of 1927. She was built in 1923 and used as a ferry boat until she was converted to an excursion boat in 1944. For 36 seasons she made sight-seeing trips from her landing four miles north of Hampton, IL. In 1982 John Vize purchased the Addie May , moved her to Princeton and re-named her the Belle of Princeton. Vize ran the boat while John Bridges took over the food services. After two years,...
Topics: Horses, Floods, Ferries, Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Rivers
A photograph of Main Street in Princeton, IA, looking from the southwest corner of the bank toward the southwest. The tall building is the present day Princeton Boll's Community Center. There are several horse drawn carriages parked in front of the hitching posts in front of the buildings. This photograph is included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Streets, Horses, Carriages & coaches
A photograph of Main Street in Princeton, IA, looking south from old post office. There are several horse drawn carriages parked in front of the hitching posts in front of the buildings. Two men are standing next to utility poles. This photograph is included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The poster display rack was created under the direction of Glen H. Suiter.
Topics: Streets, Horses, Carriages & coaches
A photograph of the Lone Star steamwheeler pushing a barge. According to the display at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust in Princeton, IA, the Lone Star was originally built in 1890 in Kahike Boatyard in Rock Island, IL. She was used for inland towing and probably for occasional excursions. In 1922 her machinery and other equipment was used to build a new boat of the same name. This photograph is included in a poster display rack located at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Princeton, IA. The...
Topics: Boats, Steamboats, Stern wheelers, Rivers
A photograph of Boll's Store located on Main St. in Princeton, IA. According to the scrapbook, Boll Store and Community Center , also found in this Scott County Community Memory Project collection, in 1907, Dr. John Knox began to build a hospital but ran out of funds. From 1908 to 1928 it was an unused four story skeleton of a building. In 1923 the Community Building Association was formed to finish it. They removed the top two stories and finished the basement and two levels above that. In...
Topics: Streets, General stores, Grocery stores, Boll, Henry W.(Heinie), Boll, Merlin
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